The Cronulla Sharks have been forced to issue another statement after one of their players was issued with a court appearance for possession of an illegal substance.
Jesse Savage, an under 20s NYC player has been stood down by the club until further notice and the matter has been referred to the NRL integrity unit.
Talk about lousy timing..... @Cronulla_Sharks NYC player Jesse Savage in strife for alleged possession of an illegal substance.
— The Mole (@9_Moley) May 8, 2017
This follows the recent news of Sharks chairman Damien Keogh stepping down from his role after he was charged with possessing a prohibited drug and issued with a future court attendance notice in June.
The NRL is dealing with a number of high-profile drug-related incidents of late, with Roosters player Shaun Kenny-Dowall stood down by his club after being caught by police with cocaine and Kiwis duo Jesse Bromwich and Kevin Proctor being dropped from international duties, including this year's World Cup, after the pair were caught buying cocaine following the Anzac Test.
Sharks have just had to stand down under-20s player Jesse Savage. Why? You guessed it. Alleged possession of an illicit substance. #NRL
— Scott Bailey (@scottybailey313) May 8, 2017
Read the full statement below:
Our Club has been made aware that Jesse Savage, a member of the Under 20s NYC squad, has been issued a court appearance notice for alleged possession of an illegal substance.
Jesse has been stood down from training and playing commitments until further notice and the matter has been referred to the NRL Integrity Unit.
Due to the player welfare issues relating to this matter neither the Club or the player will be making further comment.
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